Ian is responsible for managing the Business Solutions at Velocity.
Ian has 25 years of experience in the IT business solutions industry and has previously worked in the UK and Australia before relocating to Hong Kong in 1991.Prior to joining Velocity, Ian was Managing Director, Asia for CDC Software based in Hong Kong.He joined CDC Software in 2002 when it acquired the company he co-founded, Platinum China, where he was Director of Professional Services.

Ian Whitehouse has served as Managing Director, Asia for CDC Software since January 1, 2006 and is responsible for operations activity for Asia excluding Japan.In this role, Mr. Whitehouse works closely with other global division heads to deliver solutions that meet area customer needs.Prior to this role, Mr. Whitehouse served as Director of Professional Services, CDC Software Asia.He joined CDC Software in 2002 when it acquired the company he co-founded, Platinum China, where he was also Director of Professional Services.Prior to Platinum China he worked for an ERP software distributor of Dun & Bradstreet Software in Hong Kong from April 1991 to September 1993 and Xerox in Australia from January 1990 to January 1991.

Steve and Ian Whitehouse founded Gateway Software in 1993 which was merged into Platinum China, and since then have been involved in selling and implementing ERP systems to companies such as Shell Hong Kong, Hong Kong Hospital Authority, Hong Kong Housing Authority, Hutchison Telecommunications and others.

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Ian R. Whitehouse is the Managing Director Hong Kong Operations and a Founder of Platinum China.Ian has been residing and working in Hong Kong since 1991.As Director Customer Services, he is responsible for all consulting and support services of Platinum China¡¯s operations.He has had a major impact on defining solution implementation methodology, establishing customer support centers, and development of the consulting organization of the company which includes 60 consultants in four offices.Ian has over sixteen years experience in the information technology field, covering all aspects from programming, consulting, management and sales working at companies such as Xerox and Dun & Bradstreet Software.In particular, he has over ten years experience in the implementation of financial, distribution, and human resources application software systems working on projects with companies such as Hong Kong Hospital Authority, Hong Kong Housing Authority, Hong Kong Telecom, and Hutchison Telecommunications.He has a BA (Hons) from Portsmouth University in the UK.Ian is based in Hong Kong and can be reached at ian.whitehouse@hk.china.com